TV
service which is delivered using IP
(Internet Protocol)
technology - this is the same

Technology, which is used in Internet
Services. In this service the TV channels
are

Encoded in IP format and delivered to TV
through a Set
Top Box. The IP TV Service

Also includes Video on Demand Service
which is similar to watching Video CDs /
DVDs

Using a VCD/DVD player. Movies,
Instructional Videos and other content
shall be

Available
to customers in the IP TV Services.

How
this service functions:

The
three main components in delivering this
service are -

TV
and Content Head End - where the TV
channels are received andEncoded. Also other content
(Video's) are stored at Head End. MTNL hasSigned agreement for this
with M/s AOL.Delivery
network - which is MTNL's Broadband
network and MTNL'sTelephone line. (Landline).Set
Top Box - The Set Top Box is required at
the customer location forConverting
the IP signal back to TV signal. The STB
shall be connectedBetween MTNL Broadband Modem and
customer's TV.

Who
shall be providing the Set Top Box?

M/s
AOL shall provide the STB.

What
services shall be available:

Bouquet
of TV channels and Video on Demand
services shall be available initiallyDuring
trials. Other services / content shall be
introduced progressively.

Whether
customer shall be able to use normal
telephone and Internet service

Along
with IP TV Service -
Yes, all the three services can work
together -- Normal
Telephone service- Broadband
Internet service-
IPTV service